The School of Public Policy offers a Master of Public Policy, as well as joint degrees
with Pepperdine's top-ranked graduate schools. Research initiatives and our Davenport
Institute further explore the role of leadership in policy.

If you are a passionate student who is looking to make a difference and be an agent
of change, we encourage you to apply today. We will take a holistic approach at reviewing
your application while considering many factors. Financial assistance options are
available if you qualify.

Located in Malibu, California, 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles, Pepperdine University
provides graduate students access to a robust academic experience, a vibrant city,
and an array of valuable resources.

Meet the Faculty

The faculty of the School of Public Policy is comprised of leading academics and practitioners
in the various fields of public policy who have been carefully chosen not only for
their expertise, but for their alignment with the mission of the school and their
ability to translate their respective academic disciplines into prevailing policy
terms

They are the most vital element in shaping the culture and the values of the School
of Public Policy. Of special interest is a view of teaching and scholarship which
integrates instruction with research, focuses on the student, and makes informed,
practical applications at all levels of planning and decision making.

A distinctive feature of the school is the use of distinguished public policy scholars
and practitioners to augment its own full-time faculty and the faculty of the University’s
four other schools. This significant use of visiting scholars and practitioners, more
widely accepted in a teaching professional school than in a research university setting,
contributes to the distinctiveness of the Pepperdine program.